Jerini
GermanyWho owns Jerini?
Jerini is a German Biotech company, now owned by Shire, which acquired it in 2008 from IBB Ventures, bmp Ventures AG and HealthCap.
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- ·Fully exited in 2008 to Shire.
- ·Average hold across 3 realized cycles: 6 years.
Ownership history
3 ownership periods · co-invest detected
IBB Ventures sold Jerini to Shire in 2008 after 8 years.
bmp Ventures AG sold Jerini to Shire in 2008 after 8 years.
HealthCap sold Jerini AG to Shire in 2008 after 3 years.
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Questions
Who owns Jerini?
Jerini is now owned by Shire, which acquired it in 2008 from IBB Ventures, bmp Ventures AG and HealthCap.
When did Shire acquire Jerini?
Shire acquired Jerini in 2008, buying from IBB Ventures, bmp Ventures AG and HealthCap.
Who did Jerini sell to?
IBB Ventures, bmp Ventures AG and HealthCap sold Jerini to Shire in 2008 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned Jerini over time?
Jerini has been through 3 private-equity ownership periods: IBB Ventures · via VC Fonds Technologie Berlin · 2000–2008 · sold to Shire · (Trade Sale); bmp Ventures AG · via bmp Aktiengesellschaft · 2000–2008 · sold to Shire · (Trade Sale); HealthCap · via HealthCap V · 2005–2008 · sold to Shire · (Trade Sale).